MANNING TO G. W. SMITH
"Washington, D. C., July 3rd, 1885.
"Dear Mr. Smith,—Immediately upon receipt of your telegram this morning, I made the necessary inquiry, and received the reply, which I append.
"Faithfully yours,
"Daniel Manning."
"Executive Mansion, Washington, July 3, 1885.
"Dear Mr. Manning,—The commissions for the appointment of Union Pacific Railroad directors were issued on the 1st, and are now beyond recall.
"Sincerely yours,
"D. S. Lamont."